Hyland Hitches

Submitted: Sunday, Sep 26, 2010 at 20:38

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Towing Techniques

Many people either tow trailers, campers, boats or caravans when they travel. When it comes to towing a trailer or camper on the trip, the traveller will now have much more storage space.

lisscoops

Hi to all, very new to this, have loved reading everybody's blogs. Was wondering if someone could tell me what I have to get on my tow vehicle to hook up to our new caravan that will have a hyland hitch? I have a 2006 Navara STX with a factory fitted tow bar. We will get the van in a couple of weeks and if I need to get something fitted to my Nav I would love to have an understanding of what I am asking for so I don't come across or get treated like an dipstick. Would love any help at all.
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Reply By: Member - Ed C (QLD) - Sunday, Sep 26, 2010 at 20:56

Sunday, Sep 26, 2010 at 20:56

The Hyland coupling attaches to the standard 3500kg 50mm ball

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Reply By: R.J.W. - Sunday, Sep 26, 2010 at 21:09

Sunday, Sep 26, 2010 at 21:09

It has to be a ball with a higher lip under the ball or the coupling catches. I had trouble getting a 3.5t ball with thick lip so spaced it with some washers. No problems although I realise the ball has probably been de rated a little.

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Reply By: Member - Old Girl (QLD) - Sunday, Sep 26, 2010 at 21:13

Sunday, Sep 26, 2010 at 21:13

50mm long shank. We got caught out once.

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Reply By: lisscoops - Sunday, Sep 26, 2010 at 21:18

Sunday, Sep 26, 2010 at 21:18

Thank you so much, you're fab.

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Reply By: Member - mazcan - Monday, Sep 27, 2010 at 12:46

Monday, Sep 27, 2010 at 12:46

hi lisscoops
try
www.caravansplus.com.au
in car accessories section
it's a good sight with lots of gear for your future travells
cheers

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Reply By: dieseltojo - Monday, Sep 27, 2010 at 19:27

Monday, Sep 27, 2010 at 19:27

Hi lisscoops,
When the coupling is on the ball, check that there is a 2mm gap between the tongue and the coupling, then you are ok. If the coupling is covering the ball and sitting on the tongue , the ball is incorrect in height.

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